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Demolition begins on the old Paragould City Hall
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - It was in with the new a few weeks ago, now it’s out with the old for Paragould city hall. The city began the demolition of the old city hall building on Monday, July 22. City employees and the police department used the building. It...
Tech outage continues to cause delays, cancellations at Little Rock airport
Passengers traveling through Arkansas’ largest airport continued to experience canceled and delayed flights on Monday, three days after a technology outage affected businesses around the world. Since Friday, 27 flights have been canceled and 100 have been delayed at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, spokesperson Shane Carter...
New UAMS NWA vice-chancellor Ryan Cork eyeing next 10 years for the region
Earlier this month, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced that Ryan Cork would take the helm as vice-chancellor of the medical school’s Northwest Arkansas campus on Sept. 1. Cork, who has served as executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Council’s healthcare transformation division since 2021, highlighted...
Man Gets 60 Years for Murder of 5-Year-Old in Lee County, Arkansas
One down and one to go in Lee County, Arkansas, Nathan Bridges, 34, has been sentenced to 60 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to First-Degree Murder and First-Degree Battery in connection with the 2022 death of a 5-year-old boy in Moro. This past Monday, July...
Review: FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL at Arkansas Repertory Theatre
Everybody cut FOOTLOOSE and head to the Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock, because from now until July 28, this foot stomping, rule-breaking musical will have you dancing and singing to all of those songs you remember from your youth, ok, assuming you grew up in the 80s. With Direction by Anna Kimmell, this cast captures the spirit of the original film while bringing fresh energy to the stage. You don’t want to miss it.
Police: Son severed mother’s arm with chainsaw, two officers injured
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Two officers were injured after a man reportedly cut his mother’s arm off on Monday, July 22. The New Orleans Police Department says 34-year-old John Pittman attacked his 70-year-old mother with a chainsaw around 2 p.m. in the 3500 block of Franklin Avenue in Gentilly.
Texarkana ISD mourns loss of longtime board member Gerald Brooks
TEXARKANA, Texas - The Texarkana Independent School District on Monday announced the death of Gerald Brooks, a longtime member of the community and the TISD Board of Trustees. Brooks died Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of service, education, and commitment to the betterment of the community. Brooks's journey with TISD...
LITTLE ROCK NOTEBOOK: City Board Adopts Downtown Master Plan | Renovations Scheduled at Terry Library
The Little Rock Board of Directors recently took a significant step towards future development in the city’s core. They have adopted a downtown master plan, which aims to guide the area’s growth and progress. This plan paves the way for systematic and cohesive enhancements in downtown Little Rock.
Marriages and Divorces July 21
The following marriage licenses were recorded, according to the Jefferson County Clerk's Office:. Michael Donnell Jackson, 69, and Karen Nanette Ento, 57, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 17. Harold Tyron Martin, 50, and Tracey Rena Rabun, 40, both of Pine Bluff, recorded July 19. Shyrome Jonathan Hadley, 40, of...
Parker family donates $2 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received a $2 million donation from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to help fund the ACH expansion project. The Jonesboro-based family has also committed a $1 million gift to the ACH Jonesboro Clinic. This is the family’s second $1 million gift to the...
Rain is back in the forecast through the next couple of days
July 22, 2024: Batesville will experience partly cloudy skies throughout the day. Expect temperatures to range from a low of 68°F in the morning to a high of 88°F in the afternoon. There’s a slight chance of a brief afternoon shower, but most of the day will remain dry. Humidity will be moderate, making it feel warm but not excessively muggy.
Man Dies, Two Injured After Train Strikes Them on Bridge in Van Buren
VAN BUREN, Ark. — A man from Rudy has died, and two others were injured after being struck by a train near Lee Creek Park on July 21, according to the Van Buren Police Department (VBPD). The police reported that three individuals were on the train bridge taking photos...
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